Finding the Third Proportional to 52,217 and 110,387
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Solution
The third proportional to 52,217 and 110,387 is: 233,358.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
52,217 : 110,387 = 110,387 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
52,217/110,387 = 110,387/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
52,217x = 110,387 × 110,387 - Step 4: Simplify right side
52,217x = 12,185,289,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 12,185,289,769/52,217 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 233,358.67
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